The Mantras - Pourhouse (Rock/Psychedelic Fusion)
This Greensboro based band brings a unique blend of rock and psychedelic music fused together with rare instrumentation and driving riffs. This is being billed as the O'Phishal afterparty and I cant think of a better local band to fit the bill. Expect a great crowd and a great show as these guys feed off the crowd - a jacked up crowd only raises the bar for an most excellent effort and performance.....
I really like these guys - they remind me a lot of another jam band in the same vein: Particle - hi-energy, great driving beats and music that is all over the place. These guys very have a great diverse sound that ranges from chill rock to explosive psychedelic pulsation... And it is all great!
Check them out and come on out and check out the show!
www.myspace.com/themantras
The Cinder Cats & Wax Planet open the evening around 9 or so - you can expect TheMantras to take the stage sometime after 11....
Caltrop - Slims (Indie Rock)
Chapel Hill based Caltrop promises to tear up Slims on a Thursday. While cast in the Indie genre, what they do is test the limits of themselves and the music - what you get is what I would label experimental Rock - and leave it at that. The great thing about this is that each rendition of each song may be a little different with a little more attitude, guitars, drums or extra solos... It's all good and this promises to be a very good and entertaining show.
Check them out on their site and then check out the show!
www.myspace.com/caltropband
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Music Picks for Wednesday, June 30
Jeanne Jolly & Craig Thompson - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Americana)
Jeanne and Craig, both fixtures in the local music scene, Jeanne performs with her band (under same name) and has national acclaim having performed with grammy winner Chris Boutti among other national talents, Craig, is one of the Thompson Brothers - who make up the band Old Habits & The Thompson Brothers Band and tonight they come together for a great night of music and to celebrate Marianne's birthday... Expect a great night folk/americana music - and some acoustic songs as well as the wonderful blending of two great voices... Expect a Chill, laid-back night - and one great night of music.... This is not a show to miss... It will be a great one....
www.myspace.com/jeannejolly
www.myspace.com/thethompsonbrothersband
Check out all of the content in both sites - excellent stuff and most certainly worth a listen....
Expect an 8pm start to the show....
If you are feeling adventurous for two shows - or want to check out something later:
Lucky Tubb - Pourhouse (Roots/Country/Rockabilly)
This Austin -based band is in the middle of an East Coast tour and come to the Pourhouse to rock out your Wednesday with their brand of Rockabilly with a dash of Roots and Rockabilly mixed in for good measure.. They are extremely talented on the fiddle, steel pedal guitar and vocals make for a great night of Honky Tonk..... There music is cut from the same vein as another great Austin band: The Derailers
Local band Hearts and Daggers open up the show around 10 - expect Lucky Tubb to take the stage around 11-11:30....
www.myspace.com/luckytubb - check out all the content - its is ALL very good.
Jeanne and Craig, both fixtures in the local music scene, Jeanne performs with her band (under same name) and has national acclaim having performed with grammy winner Chris Boutti among other national talents, Craig, is one of the Thompson Brothers - who make up the band Old Habits & The Thompson Brothers Band and tonight they come together for a great night of music and to celebrate Marianne's birthday... Expect a great night folk/americana music - and some acoustic songs as well as the wonderful blending of two great voices... Expect a Chill, laid-back night - and one great night of music.... This is not a show to miss... It will be a great one....
www.myspace.com/jeannejolly
www.myspace.com/thethompsonbrothersband
Check out all of the content in both sites - excellent stuff and most certainly worth a listen....
Expect an 8pm start to the show....
If you are feeling adventurous for two shows - or want to check out something later:
Lucky Tubb - Pourhouse (Roots/Country/Rockabilly)
This Austin -based band is in the middle of an East Coast tour and come to the Pourhouse to rock out your Wednesday with their brand of Rockabilly with a dash of Roots and Rockabilly mixed in for good measure.. They are extremely talented on the fiddle, steel pedal guitar and vocals make for a great night of Honky Tonk..... There music is cut from the same vein as another great Austin band: The Derailers
Local band Hearts and Daggers open up the show around 10 - expect Lucky Tubb to take the stage around 11-11:30....
www.myspace.com/luckytubb - check out all the content - its is ALL very good.
Music Listings for Tuesday, June 29
Thrice - Cats Cradle (Indie Rock)
This California based band is in the midst of a national tour and brings their indie rock sound to the Cats Cradle tonight. Their newest Album: Beggars, their 7th, is officially on sale now... Their music stylings is driving guitars and vocals in a style reminicent of Muse or The Ruse. It's hard driving music that gets you going and they have a way to tie the energy of the guitars and vocals together to create some great stuff. This is most definitely worth checking out - despite the drive to Chapel Hill... Expect a 7pm start to the show with 3 opening bands: Kevin Devine, Bad Veins & The Dig - given the three bands - a 10-10:30 start is most likely.
www.myspace.com/thrice - check out "In Exile" it is very, very good...
This California based band is in the midst of a national tour and brings their indie rock sound to the Cats Cradle tonight. Their newest Album: Beggars, their 7th, is officially on sale now... Their music stylings is driving guitars and vocals in a style reminicent of Muse or The Ruse. It's hard driving music that gets you going and they have a way to tie the energy of the guitars and vocals together to create some great stuff. This is most definitely worth checking out - despite the drive to Chapel Hill... Expect a 7pm start to the show with 3 opening bands: Kevin Devine, Bad Veins & The Dig - given the three bands - a 10-10:30 start is most likely.
www.myspace.com/thrice - check out "In Exile" it is very, very good...
Monday, June 28, 2010
Music Picks for Monday, June 28
Frontier Ruckus & Samantha Crain - Berkeley Cafe (Folk Rock/Indie Soul)
Frontier Ruckus, a Michigan based band who is on a east cost tour bring a Folk Rock sound that has elements of bluegrass, country and americana. They have a multitude of instruments, sounds, and ranges that can at times sound confusing, but they songs have a way to tie all elements together quite nicely. The songs can sound rousing or can be a mournful ballad telling tales of working class life, lost love, ect. This is most certainly worth checking out and you will not be disappointed if you enjoy raw, folk rock.
www.myspace.com/frontierruckus - check out 'Abigail" and "The Later Days"
Samantha Crain brings her melodiic voice to grace our presence all the way from Oklahoma. She has a powerful voice, poweverful lyrics and will impress you with her ability to blow your ears back with the raw power of her voice to the next song where her gentle voice can lull and comfort you. She has the range and depth of Bjork and it is most certainly impressive. This is the perfect nitecap to the opening performance of Frontier Ruckus.
www.myspace.com/samanthacrain - check out "Lions" and "Blueprints"
Hillbilly Hellcats - Slims (Rockabilly/Psychobilly)
This Colorado based band brings a brand of Rockabilly that is more reserved for the Texas scene. Taking a page from Dale Watson, this band blends elements of rock,folk and country to create an awesome sound and a great night of music. Their songs are entertaining but also full of wonderful insights and are very entertaining. Mixing their original songs with a couple of covers, this band will most certainly keep the crowd rocking, rolling and dancing... This promises to be a very entertaining night of music... Come on out and support this great band and great venue....
www.myspace.com/hillbillyhellcats - check out ALL the songs - I've had it playing in the background all day - awesome stuff!!
Frontier Ruckus, a Michigan based band who is on a east cost tour bring a Folk Rock sound that has elements of bluegrass, country and americana. They have a multitude of instruments, sounds, and ranges that can at times sound confusing, but they songs have a way to tie all elements together quite nicely. The songs can sound rousing or can be a mournful ballad telling tales of working class life, lost love, ect. This is most certainly worth checking out and you will not be disappointed if you enjoy raw, folk rock.
www.myspace.com/frontierruckus - check out 'Abigail" and "The Later Days"
Samantha Crain brings her melodiic voice to grace our presence all the way from Oklahoma. She has a powerful voice, poweverful lyrics and will impress you with her ability to blow your ears back with the raw power of her voice to the next song where her gentle voice can lull and comfort you. She has the range and depth of Bjork and it is most certainly impressive. This is the perfect nitecap to the opening performance of Frontier Ruckus.
www.myspace.com/samanthacrain - check out "Lions" and "Blueprints"
Hillbilly Hellcats - Slims (Rockabilly/Psychobilly)
This Colorado based band brings a brand of Rockabilly that is more reserved for the Texas scene. Taking a page from Dale Watson, this band blends elements of rock,folk and country to create an awesome sound and a great night of music. Their songs are entertaining but also full of wonderful insights and are very entertaining. Mixing their original songs with a couple of covers, this band will most certainly keep the crowd rocking, rolling and dancing... This promises to be a very entertaining night of music... Come on out and support this great band and great venue....
www.myspace.com/hillbillyhellcats - check out ALL the songs - I've had it playing in the background all day - awesome stuff!!
Music Picks for Week of June 28
Hey All,
We have got some great music on tap this week and weekend with Weese Fest... Check out the below listings and check back for the daily updates and more details on the shows.
Thanks!
Monday June 28:
Frontier Ruckus & Samantha Crain - Berkeley Cafe (Folk Rock/Indie/Soul)
Hillbilly Hellcats - Slims (Rockabilly/Psychobilly)
Tuesday June 29:
Thrice - Cats Cradle (Indie Rock)
Wednesday June 30:
Jeanne Jolly w/ Craig Thompson - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Americana)
Lucky Tubb w/ Hearts & Daggars - Pourhouse (Rockabilly)
Thursday July 1:
The Mantras - Pourhouse (Rock/Psychodelic/Fusion)
Caltrop - Slims (Rock)
Friday July 2:
Wease Fest - Feat. A Rooster for the Masses, Bright Young Things & more - Pourhouse
Ghost of Saturday - Slims (Rock/Punk)
Peter Lamb & The Wolves - Music on the Porch Series @ Seaboard Station (Swing Jazz)
Saturday July 3:
Wease Fest Feat. Red Collar & The T's - Pourhouse
Sunday July 4:
Wease Fest Feat. The Loaners & Left Outlet
We have got some great music on tap this week and weekend with Weese Fest... Check out the below listings and check back for the daily updates and more details on the shows.
Thanks!
Monday June 28:
Frontier Ruckus & Samantha Crain - Berkeley Cafe (Folk Rock/Indie/Soul)
Hillbilly Hellcats - Slims (Rockabilly/Psychobilly)
Tuesday June 29:
Thrice - Cats Cradle (Indie Rock)
Wednesday June 30:
Jeanne Jolly w/ Craig Thompson - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Americana)
Lucky Tubb w/ Hearts & Daggars - Pourhouse (Rockabilly)
Thursday July 1:
The Mantras - Pourhouse (Rock/Psychodelic/Fusion)
Caltrop - Slims (Rock)
Friday July 2:
Wease Fest - Feat. A Rooster for the Masses, Bright Young Things & more - Pourhouse
Ghost of Saturday - Slims (Rock/Punk)
Peter Lamb & The Wolves - Music on the Porch Series @ Seaboard Station (Swing Jazz)
Saturday July 3:
Wease Fest Feat. Red Collar & The T's - Pourhouse
Sunday July 4:
Wease Fest Feat. The Loaners & Left Outlet
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Music Picks for Wednesday, June 23
Mary Gauthier - Berkeley Cafe (Folk Rock/Country)
Based in Nashville by way of New Orleans, Boston, and places in between, Mary Gauthier(pronounced Go Shay) brings a level of talent to this endeavor that is classic overachiever and typical of her past conquests. Her music is part story, part real life and sung and played with a passion of a person who "has lived it" - and that in itself is entertaining. Mary's ballads are played with talent, emotion, a persona that makes you believe.... Now on to the music.... Mary has a great songwriting talent (which rocketed her to the top of the New York Times lists) and her guitar and vocals are just as good. This is a show definitely worth checking out - even with the steep ticket price ($20! - we're talking NYC prices here) - but still, it will be $20 well-spent.....
This is an early show - get there around 7pm - and expect a start shortly thereafter...
www.myspace.com/marygauthier
Music Networking Party - Berkeley Cafe
For those of you in the industry, this is a great mixer to meet talent buyers, bands, agents, venues, publicists, ect - and hear some great music... Definitely come out and mingle - make some connections and enjoy yourself!
Based in Nashville by way of New Orleans, Boston, and places in between, Mary Gauthier(pronounced Go Shay) brings a level of talent to this endeavor that is classic overachiever and typical of her past conquests. Her music is part story, part real life and sung and played with a passion of a person who "has lived it" - and that in itself is entertaining. Mary's ballads are played with talent, emotion, a persona that makes you believe.... Now on to the music.... Mary has a great songwriting talent (which rocketed her to the top of the New York Times lists) and her guitar and vocals are just as good. This is a show definitely worth checking out - even with the steep ticket price ($20! - we're talking NYC prices here) - but still, it will be $20 well-spent.....
This is an early show - get there around 7pm - and expect a start shortly thereafter...
www.myspace.com/marygauthier
Music Networking Party - Berkeley Cafe
For those of you in the industry, this is a great mixer to meet talent buyers, bands, agents, venues, publicists, ect - and hear some great music... Definitely come out and mingle - make some connections and enjoy yourself!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Music Listings for Monday, June 21
Anna Beck - Deep South (Indie)
Based in Durham, Anna has only been playing guitar for a couple of years and only performing in front of people for about 4-5 months... Given the short amount time spend on this endeavor, the results are simply amazing, not only is her music very good, it has the polish as though she has been doing this for over 10 years... She is also a VERY talented songwriter and plays almost all of her own material.... Very very good and certainly worth a listen - as an added incentive, this is a FREE show - so now there is no reason why you shouldnt come out and support this rising star.... Valley Young opens the set around 9 or so and expect Anna to start 10-10:30....
www.reverbnation.com/annarosebeck
Based in Durham, Anna has only been playing guitar for a couple of years and only performing in front of people for about 4-5 months... Given the short amount time spend on this endeavor, the results are simply amazing, not only is her music very good, it has the polish as though she has been doing this for over 10 years... She is also a VERY talented songwriter and plays almost all of her own material.... Very very good and certainly worth a listen - as an added incentive, this is a FREE show - so now there is no reason why you shouldnt come out and support this rising star.... Valley Young opens the set around 9 or so and expect Anna to start 10-10:30....
www.reverbnation.com/annarosebeck
Music Picks for Week of June 21
All,
We have some great music in store for us this week. Check out the list below and check back for more details on the bands for each individual day...
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Monday, June 21:
Anna Beck & Valley Young - Deep South (Folk/Indie/Vocals)
Wednesday, June 23:
Mary Gauthier - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Rock)
Music Industry Networking Party - Berkeley Cafe
Thursday, June 24:
Whatever Brains - Tir na Nog (Indie Rock)
Valentino Trio - Hibernian Raleigh (Jazz)
The Groves -Pourhouse (Rock)
Bumble - Hive @ The Busy Bee (Electronica)
Friday, June 25:
Eileen Jewell w/The Vespers - Berkeley Cafe (Indie/Folk)
Colorslide - Pourhouse (Rock)
Russ Johnson - Seaboard Station (Bluegrass)
Saturday, June 26:
Delta Rae (Jason Adamo CD Release Party) - Berkeley Cafe (Indie/Acoustic/Vocal)
We have some great music in store for us this week. Check out the list below and check back for more details on the bands for each individual day...
Thanks! Enjoy!!
Monday, June 21:
Anna Beck & Valley Young - Deep South (Folk/Indie/Vocals)
Wednesday, June 23:
Mary Gauthier - Berkeley Cafe (Folk/Rock)
Music Industry Networking Party - Berkeley Cafe
Thursday, June 24:
Whatever Brains - Tir na Nog (Indie Rock)
Valentino Trio - Hibernian Raleigh (Jazz)
The Groves -Pourhouse (Rock)
Bumble - Hive @ The Busy Bee (Electronica)
Friday, June 25:
Eileen Jewell w/The Vespers - Berkeley Cafe (Indie/Folk)
Colorslide - Pourhouse (Rock)
Russ Johnson - Seaboard Station (Bluegrass)
Saturday, June 26:
Delta Rae (Jason Adamo CD Release Party) - Berkeley Cafe (Indie/Acoustic/Vocal)
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Music Picks for Thursday, June 17
Holy Ghost Tent Revival - Pourhouse (Indie/Ska)
This Greensboro band is back for another great set of music and will no doubt be a great show as they just get better with time... See write up from May 6th for more info.
Onward Soldiers and Nick & The Babes open the evening around 9:30 - with Holy Ghost Tent Revival onstage somtime around 11:30...
www.myspace.com/hgtr
Roger Gupton (of the Jackets) - Deep South (Acoustic/Indie)
This guitarist/vocalist of the local Band "The Jackets" is doing a solo set at Deep South - smooth melodies, excellent guitar and a wonderful blending of the two is certainly worth checking out....
www.reverbnation.com/rogergupton
This Greensboro band is back for another great set of music and will no doubt be a great show as they just get better with time... See write up from May 6th for more info.
Onward Soldiers and Nick & The Babes open the evening around 9:30 - with Holy Ghost Tent Revival onstage somtime around 11:30...
www.myspace.com/hgtr
Roger Gupton (of the Jackets) - Deep South (Acoustic/Indie)
This guitarist/vocalist of the local Band "The Jackets" is doing a solo set at Deep South - smooth melodies, excellent guitar and a wonderful blending of the two is certainly worth checking out....
www.reverbnation.com/rogergupton
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Music Picks for Tuesday, June 15
Aslyn & Toby Lightman - Berkeley Cafe (Indie / Vocals / Folk)
Aslyn is a like a breath of fresh air - a simply amazing vocalist, she has an excellent supporting band that blends elements of guitar, strings and percusion to make a great sound. Simple, yet deep and rich, this is an amazing soothing sound. Certainly worth a listen and as an added treat, Toby Lightman brings her sound to the stage following Aslyn. Hailing from New York City, she is NYC's answer to Joss Stone. The vocal similarities are uncanny and she really is has a range that very few do.... Toby is on the way to doing some great things in the music world.... Blending songs between mellow balads and upbeat, feel-good, this is most certainly a show to catch....
This is an early show - expect Aslyn to start right @ 8pm - Toby Lightman will likely start around 9 or so and you will be home by 11!.....
www.myspace.com/aslyn - check out "me you and daisys" - awesome!
www.myspace.com/tobylightman - check out "So natural to love" & "Heaven Sent you to me" - both are great, great songs - and sound just like Joss....
Aslyn is a like a breath of fresh air - a simply amazing vocalist, she has an excellent supporting band that blends elements of guitar, strings and percusion to make a great sound. Simple, yet deep and rich, this is an amazing soothing sound. Certainly worth a listen and as an added treat, Toby Lightman brings her sound to the stage following Aslyn. Hailing from New York City, she is NYC's answer to Joss Stone. The vocal similarities are uncanny and she really is has a range that very few do.... Toby is on the way to doing some great things in the music world.... Blending songs between mellow balads and upbeat, feel-good, this is most certainly a show to catch....
This is an early show - expect Aslyn to start right @ 8pm - Toby Lightman will likely start around 9 or so and you will be home by 11!.....
www.myspace.com/aslyn - check out "me you and daisys" - awesome!
www.myspace.com/tobylightman - check out "So natural to love" & "Heaven Sent you to me" - both are great, great songs - and sound just like Joss....
Music Picks for Week of June 14
All,
We have some great shows on tap this week. Come check them out - as the week starts slowly but builds into a solid week. Check out the lisings below and then check back for the individual day listings for more info on the bands as well as links...
Tuesday, June 15
Toby Lightman & Aslyn - Berkeley Cafe (Folk Soul/Indie)
Wednesday, June 16
Transistor Zen & The Knockout Roses - Pourhouse (Indie Rock)
Groovestain - Berkeley Cafe (Rock/Reggae)
Thursday, June 17
Holy Ghost Tent Revival - Pourhouse (Indie / Folk)
Roger Gupton - Deep South (Indie)
Friday, June 18
Parmalee - Pour House (Indie Rock)
I Was Totally Destroying it & River City Ransom - Deep South (Folk/Indie)
Saturday, June 19
Sci Fi & Funkuponya - Pourhouse (Indie/Funk)
We have some great shows on tap this week. Come check them out - as the week starts slowly but builds into a solid week. Check out the lisings below and then check back for the individual day listings for more info on the bands as well as links...
Tuesday, June 15
Toby Lightman & Aslyn - Berkeley Cafe (Folk Soul/Indie)
Wednesday, June 16
Transistor Zen & The Knockout Roses - Pourhouse (Indie Rock)
Groovestain - Berkeley Cafe (Rock/Reggae)
Thursday, June 17
Holy Ghost Tent Revival - Pourhouse (Indie / Folk)
Roger Gupton - Deep South (Indie)
Friday, June 18
Parmalee - Pour House (Indie Rock)
I Was Totally Destroying it & River City Ransom - Deep South (Folk/Indie)
Saturday, June 19
Sci Fi & Funkuponya - Pourhouse (Indie/Funk)
Friday, June 11, 2010
Music Picks for Friday, June 11
Funkuponya - Music on the Porch @ Seaboard Station (Funk)
Raleigh favorites Funkuponya is back at it tonight with an outdoor show at Seaboard station - this is a Family-Friendly event and the music starts at 7 and will go until around 9-9:30... Come out and support this Great Raleigh band who are the standard bearers of Funk music for Raleigh and the Triangle....
www.myspace.com/funkuponya
The Light Pines - Pourhouse (Indie)
This Chapel Hill Band takes a lot of it inspiration from The Rosebuds - their sound and style is very similar and they have some amazing energy - a real passion for their music and it shows... The vocals and guitar are crisp, clear and blend together for a great sound...
Check them out tonight as they have two openers Velee & Old Bricks - expect the show to start around 10 or so....
www.myspace.com/lightpines
Raleigh favorites Funkuponya is back at it tonight with an outdoor show at Seaboard station - this is a Family-Friendly event and the music starts at 7 and will go until around 9-9:30... Come out and support this Great Raleigh band who are the standard bearers of Funk music for Raleigh and the Triangle....
www.myspace.com/funkuponya
The Light Pines - Pourhouse (Indie)
This Chapel Hill Band takes a lot of it inspiration from The Rosebuds - their sound and style is very similar and they have some amazing energy - a real passion for their music and it shows... The vocals and guitar are crisp, clear and blend together for a great sound...
Check them out tonight as they have two openers Velee & Old Bricks - expect the show to start around 10 or so....
www.myspace.com/lightpines
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Music Picks for Wednesday, June 9
Bob Schneider - Pourhouse (Indie Rock)
Hailing from Austin, Bob Schneider is one of the brighter new stars on the indie rock scene. His style is a cross between a John Mayer and a Ben Folds - but he has the talent to take that type sound and make it his own. His mellow voice and crisp guitar is soothing to the ears and the soul... As an added bonus, he is one hell of a songwriter and his original stuff is simply amazing.
Check him out tonight and take a listen beforehand:
www..myspace.com/bobschneider
Dallas based Smile Smile will open the evening and are equally as good - plan on getting there around 8-8:30 as the show will likely start shortly thereafter...
www.myspace.com/smilesmilemusic
Martin Sexton - Lincoln Theatre - (Indie Rock)
It's too bad that the promoters do not talk to each other when booking shows because Martin, like Bob Schneider, is a stalwart of the indie/roots rock scene as well. This is a tune-up show for him prior to Bonaroo... Should be a great show tonight and get there early as it is showing an 8pm start time - with opener Ryan Montbleau - expect Martin to take the stage around 9:30....
www.myspace.com/martinsexton
Hailing from Austin, Bob Schneider is one of the brighter new stars on the indie rock scene. His style is a cross between a John Mayer and a Ben Folds - but he has the talent to take that type sound and make it his own. His mellow voice and crisp guitar is soothing to the ears and the soul... As an added bonus, he is one hell of a songwriter and his original stuff is simply amazing.
Check him out tonight and take a listen beforehand:
www..myspace.com/bobschneider
Dallas based Smile Smile will open the evening and are equally as good - plan on getting there around 8-8:30 as the show will likely start shortly thereafter...
www.myspace.com/smilesmilemusic
Martin Sexton - Lincoln Theatre - (Indie Rock)
It's too bad that the promoters do not talk to each other when booking shows because Martin, like Bob Schneider, is a stalwart of the indie/roots rock scene as well. This is a tune-up show for him prior to Bonaroo... Should be a great show tonight and get there early as it is showing an 8pm start time - with opener Ryan Montbleau - expect Martin to take the stage around 9:30....
www.myspace.com/martinsexton
Monday, June 7, 2010
Music Picks for Monday, June 7
Delta Rae - Broad Street Cafe, Durham (Acoustic Rock/Vocals)
You all already know how i feel about this band - They Rock! Please see my previous post - under music picks for week of June 7 This show starts at 8 - get there early!
Runaway Dorothy - Pourhouse (Indie Rock/Americana)
This New York City based band is on a Southern Swing on a regional tour - they have a great sound that blends elements of Indie and Americana in a simple "less is more" mentality - and it works quite well.
Check them out as opener Psychic Saviours open around 9 and they will be on-stage around 10 or so..
www.myspace.com/runawaydorothy
You all already know how i feel about this band - They Rock! Please see my previous post - under music picks for week of June 7 This show starts at 8 - get there early!
Runaway Dorothy - Pourhouse (Indie Rock/Americana)
This New York City based band is on a Southern Swing on a regional tour - they have a great sound that blends elements of Indie and Americana in a simple "less is more" mentality - and it works quite well.
Check them out as opener Psychic Saviours open around 9 and they will be on-stage around 10 or so..
www.myspace.com/runawaydorothy
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Music Picks for Week of June 7th
Hey all, There are some great shows this week. Please come out to Broad St Cafe in Durham tomorrow - as Rising Stars Delta Rae have their initial CD release party. I do not say this very often - but this is most certainly a band on the rise - catch them now before they are up on the big stage as i have a feeling it will not be long...
www.myspace.com/deltaraemusic - this is the link for their new album song but also check out You Tube under their name for a version of "Bottom of the River" - I get chills every time on that song...
Please list below and check back for more details on each days listing later in the week.
Enjoy!
Monday, June 7:
Delta Rae - Broad St Cafe, Durham (Acoustic Vocal/Rock)
Runaway Dorothy - Pourhouse (Indie)
Tuesday. June 8:
www.myspace.com/deltaraemusic - this is the link for their new album song but also check out You Tube under their name for a version of "Bottom of the River" - I get chills every time on that song...
Please list below and check back for more details on each days listing later in the week.
Enjoy!
Monday, June 7:
Delta Rae - Broad St Cafe, Durham (Acoustic Vocal/Rock)
Runaway Dorothy - Pourhouse (Indie)
Tuesday. June 8:
Blowing the Lead - Pourhouse (Indie/Alt)
Wednesday, June 9:
Smile Smile - Pourhouse (Indie/Pop)
Martin Sexton - Lincoln Theatre (Rock)
Thursday, June 10:
The Miggs - Pourhouse (PowerPop/Rock)
Left Outlet - Slims (Rock)
Starmount - Tir na Nog (Indie)
Friday, June 11:
The Light Pines - Pourhouse
Ingrid Michaelson - Lincoln Theatre (Indie Rock)
Nick & The Babes - Berkeley Cafe (Rockabilly)
Saturday, June 12
The Stray Dogs & Johnny Folsom 4 - Deep South (Rockabilly)
Max Indian - Pourhouse - (Rock)
Dirty Dozen Brass Band - Cats Cradle (Brass/Jazz/Funk)
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Music Picks for Saturday, June 5
Rhett Miller - Pourhouse (Rock/Indie)
This former member of the Old 97's is out on his own - and has hit the ground running... His wonderful melodic voice is perfect for his ballads - simply amazing stuff. He is on a national tour and Raleigh has the benefit of snagging him on a weekend date... Rhett is very similar to Ben Folds - so if you need a fix - check out this show... The Balsa Gliders open the show - and will bring their Death Cab for Cutie esque indie rock to the stage - this is a great double bill - and is certainly worth checking out...
www.myspace.com/rhettmiller
www.myspace.com/thebalsagliders
Zydecopious - The Big Easy (zydeco)
Kenny Shore is back with his zydeco band for a great night of Bayou rock at the Big Easy. These guys put on one hell of a show and if you have a hankering for Zydeco - this is a show that you must check out...
www.zydecopious.com
Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles - Berkeley Cafe (Rock/Roots)
This Boston rocker is back again for another great show and we are ready for it. Her hard driving guitars and blended with her strong and clear vocals is a real treat. Look for her to tear it up tonight as the Carolinas are a second home for her with her Sugar Hill Records label.....
Come early, party late - it's all good and it will be a great time!
www.myspace.com/borgesrocks
Tift Merritt - NC Art Museum (Americana)
Native Daughter Tift Merritt returns for the 2010 opening of the NCMA Amphitheatre. Show starts at 8 - get there by 6:30 if you want a decent seat.....
www.myspace.com/tiftmerritt
This former member of the Old 97's is out on his own - and has hit the ground running... His wonderful melodic voice is perfect for his ballads - simply amazing stuff. He is on a national tour and Raleigh has the benefit of snagging him on a weekend date... Rhett is very similar to Ben Folds - so if you need a fix - check out this show... The Balsa Gliders open the show - and will bring their Death Cab for Cutie esque indie rock to the stage - this is a great double bill - and is certainly worth checking out...
www.myspace.com/rhettmiller
www.myspace.com/thebalsagliders
Zydecopious - The Big Easy (zydeco)
Kenny Shore is back with his zydeco band for a great night of Bayou rock at the Big Easy. These guys put on one hell of a show and if you have a hankering for Zydeco - this is a show that you must check out...
www.zydecopious.com
Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles - Berkeley Cafe (Rock/Roots)
This Boston rocker is back again for another great show and we are ready for it. Her hard driving guitars and blended with her strong and clear vocals is a real treat. Look for her to tear it up tonight as the Carolinas are a second home for her with her Sugar Hill Records label.....
Come early, party late - it's all good and it will be a great time!
www.myspace.com/borgesrocks
Tift Merritt - NC Art Museum (Americana)
Native Daughter Tift Merritt returns for the 2010 opening of the NCMA Amphitheatre. Show starts at 8 - get there by 6:30 if you want a decent seat.....
www.myspace.com/tiftmerritt
Friday, June 4, 2010
Music Picks for Friday, June 4
Raleigh Amphitheatre - Grand Opening - Feat. The Connells, Small Ponds, I was Totaly Destroying It, Mosadi Music and more...
Welcome to the grand opening of the downtown amphitheatre - this is the best of the local bands past and present and it is a great way to open this new venue - and the show is Free!
Save thee Neuse Benefit featuring Old Habits - Pourhouse (Bluegrass)
One of the better bluegrass bands plays a benefit show this evening at the Pourhouse - excellent music so come on and check it out - expect a start time of around 10...
www.myspace.com/oldhabits
Welcome to the grand opening of the downtown amphitheatre - this is the best of the local bands past and present and it is a great way to open this new venue - and the show is Free!
Save thee Neuse Benefit featuring Old Habits - Pourhouse (Bluegrass)
One of the better bluegrass bands plays a benefit show this evening at the Pourhouse - excellent music so come on and check it out - expect a start time of around 10...
www.myspace.com/oldhabits
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Music Picks for Thursday, June 3
Mike Mickxer - Hibernian (Blues/Jazz/Rock fusion)
Mike, Gary and Mick have been around for some time now in various combinations and now they are all together as a side project to jam and have fun. Their shows run the gammit of musical styles and they even throw in a cover song as per request from time to time... Surprisingly, this works well and their sets are very enjoyable with some serious musical talent and some amazing solos. This is well worth your time to check them out if you are out and about this evening...
Show starts at 10:30
www.zydecopious.com/mmx
Reverend Horton Heat - Cats Cradle (opening for CRACKER)
This legendary rocker from Dallas is a true treat. One of the great ones in the genre of Rockabilly and Psychobilly - he could be a show unto himself - but he is opening for Cracker so you can get a short set out of him before the Cracker show... His songs run from from political commentary to just plain nonsense - but it is all good and great time.....
www.myspace.com/reverendhortonheat
Mike, Gary and Mick have been around for some time now in various combinations and now they are all together as a side project to jam and have fun. Their shows run the gammit of musical styles and they even throw in a cover song as per request from time to time... Surprisingly, this works well and their sets are very enjoyable with some serious musical talent and some amazing solos. This is well worth your time to check them out if you are out and about this evening...
Show starts at 10:30
www.zydecopious.com/mmx
Reverend Horton Heat - Cats Cradle (opening for CRACKER)
This legendary rocker from Dallas is a true treat. One of the great ones in the genre of Rockabilly and Psychobilly - he could be a show unto himself - but he is opening for Cracker so you can get a short set out of him before the Cracker show... His songs run from from political commentary to just plain nonsense - but it is all good and great time.....
www.myspace.com/reverendhortonheat
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Music Picks for Wednesday, June 2
Moon Taxi - Pourhouse (Rock/Jam)
This Nashville-based band has the look and feel of Widespread Panic or Particle. They are particularly talented and have strung together a set full of catchy tunes and they are all talented and have very skillfully put together elements from different genres to create their jam band sound... This is most certainly a show to check out as it will be a very entertaining night and one of great music with several opportunities to dance... Local jam band- Wax Planet - will be opening the night and they are very solid in their own right - expect Wax Planet to open around 10 with Moon Taxi to get things going around 11.....
www.myspace.com/moontaxi - check out "Common Ground" or "Gimme a Light" - they are awesome!
www.waxplanet.net - check out "Summer Lady" - good stuff!
Of Montreal - Cats Cradle (indie pop) - SOLD OUT!!
On the hot scene right now is this Athens based band that have been around for some time and there popularity builds as does the following.... This is a sold out show - and I cannot even seem to scrounge up tix for some friends (sadly, they cannot use my pass).... This should be a great night of music as Of Montreal has mastered the inclusion of ska into their indie music - the excellent musicianship as well as the GREAT vocal remind me of an upbeat Postal Service....
This WILL be a great show - get their early and try to score some extra tix.....
www.myspace.com/ofmontreal - check out all the songs - all good....
Show is at 9pm - try to get there around 8 and score a ticket to this awesome show...
This Nashville-based band has the look and feel of Widespread Panic or Particle. They are particularly talented and have strung together a set full of catchy tunes and they are all talented and have very skillfully put together elements from different genres to create their jam band sound... This is most certainly a show to check out as it will be a very entertaining night and one of great music with several opportunities to dance... Local jam band- Wax Planet - will be opening the night and they are very solid in their own right - expect Wax Planet to open around 10 with Moon Taxi to get things going around 11.....
www.myspace.com/moontaxi - check out "Common Ground" or "Gimme a Light" - they are awesome!
www.waxplanet.net - check out "Summer Lady" - good stuff!
Of Montreal - Cats Cradle (indie pop) - SOLD OUT!!
On the hot scene right now is this Athens based band that have been around for some time and there popularity builds as does the following.... This is a sold out show - and I cannot even seem to scrounge up tix for some friends (sadly, they cannot use my pass).... This should be a great night of music as Of Montreal has mastered the inclusion of ska into their indie music - the excellent musicianship as well as the GREAT vocal remind me of an upbeat Postal Service....
This WILL be a great show - get their early and try to score some extra tix.....
www.myspace.com/ofmontreal - check out all the songs - all good....
Show is at 9pm - try to get there around 8 and score a ticket to this awesome show...
Music Picks for Week of June 1
Hey All!
I'm back from a glorious 4 day vacation and am ready to dive into this weeks music schedule. Please see below listings for the day by day picks as well as separate daily blogs with more in depth info about the bands.
Thanks!
Wednesday, June 2
Moon Taxi & Wax Planet - Pourhouse (Rock)
Of Montreal - Cats Cradle (Indie Pop)
Thursday, June 3
Mike Mickxer - Hibernian (Jazz/Rock)
Reverend Horton Heat - Cats Cradle (Rockabilly/Psychobilly)
Friday, June 4
Raleigh Amphitheatre opening Concert feat. Small Ponds, The Connells, I Was totally destroying it, Mosadi Music & more... - 5pm-10pm
Save the Neuse Benefit - Feat. Old Habits - Pourhouse - Bluegrass
Del McCoury - Lincoln Theatre (Country/Rockabilly)
Saturday June 5
Rhett Miller & The Balsa Gliders - Pourhouse (Rock/Indie)
Zydecopious - The Big Easy (Zydeco)
Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles - Berkeley Cafe (Rock/Roots)
I'm back from a glorious 4 day vacation and am ready to dive into this weeks music schedule. Please see below listings for the day by day picks as well as separate daily blogs with more in depth info about the bands.
Thanks!
Wednesday, June 2
Moon Taxi & Wax Planet - Pourhouse (Rock)
Of Montreal - Cats Cradle (Indie Pop)
Thursday, June 3
Mike Mickxer - Hibernian (Jazz/Rock)
Reverend Horton Heat - Cats Cradle (Rockabilly/Psychobilly)
Friday, June 4
Raleigh Amphitheatre opening Concert feat. Small Ponds, The Connells, I Was totally destroying it, Mosadi Music & more... - 5pm-10pm
Save the Neuse Benefit - Feat. Old Habits - Pourhouse - Bluegrass
Del McCoury - Lincoln Theatre (Country/Rockabilly)
Saturday June 5
Rhett Miller & The Balsa Gliders - Pourhouse (Rock/Indie)
Zydecopious - The Big Easy (Zydeco)
Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles - Berkeley Cafe (Rock/Roots)
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